How to pronounce braided
Say it like BRAY-did. Braided has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAY).
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- BRAY
- did
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Braided pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- didKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of braided
American and British speakers say braided in essentially the same way: /ˈbreɪdɪd/ in the US and /ˈbreɪdɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: BRAY-did.
What does braided mean?
- simple past and past participle of braid How to pronounce braid
- Plaited, woven, entwined.
- Divided into several channels.
Words that rhyme with braided
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of braided.
Questions about saying braided
How do you pronounce braided?
Say BRAY-did. The American pronunciation is /ˈbreɪdɪd/. In British English it is /ˈbreɪdɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in braided?
Braided has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAY). Broken into parts: BRAY · did.
Do Americans and Brits say braided the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbreɪdɪd/ and the British form is /ˈbreɪdɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.